Tumour, gingival angeiofibroma
Object numberGC.6563
TitleTumour, gingival angeiofibroma
Creator J. G. McNaughton
DescriptionWet specimen.
A gingival angeiofibroma from the mouth, from a person from Tanganyika Territory, Africa (modern day Tanzania).
The tumour is a wedge-shaped mass, fringed at its margin by a series of nodular outgrowths which in places are ulcerated. On section the growth appears solid and fibrous. Microscopic examination of different portions shows the structure to be an angeiofibroma with much oedema and an ulcerated surface covered with granulation tissue. There are no giant-cells nor any evidence of malignancy.
Production placeAFRICA
Production date 1923
Object nameMOUTH
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen